School Start Up 2026

Grade 1 - 6: Wednesday September 2nd at 8:10am 

GIST: Wednesday September 2nd at 8:45am

100 Voices/Stepping Stones/Kindergarten: See your staggered entry date email

All school hours can be found here

We invite all students and families to join us before the first day of school to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, and drop off school supplies.

Drop-In Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our administrative team and directed to your child's classroom entrance. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to become familiar with their learning environment, meet their teacher, and see what the first day of school will look like. Families are also encouraged to bring and leave school supplies, helping to make the first day a little smoother and more comfortable for everyone.

See the St. Martha school supply list here 

Birthday Celebrations

At Edmonton Catholic Schools, we are committed to promoting healthy, inclusive learning environments that support the well-being of all students. To align with this commitment and accommodate the diverse needs of our school community, we ask that families do not send birthday treats or food items to school.

Students' birthdays are still celebrated and recognized throughout the year. In addition, our Parent Council sponsors monthly birthday recognition activities to help ensure every child feels special on their birthday. We appreciate your support in helping us create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students.

Parking

• For the safety of all students and staff, please do not use the staff parking lot for student drop-off or pick-up at anytime. Our staff parking lot will be fully utilized this year as we welcome more staff, and using the designated drop-off areas at the front of the school and nearby crosswalks provides the safest route for everyone.

• Please respect the designated bus zones and no-parking areas. These spaces must remain clear to ensure the safe arrival and departure of our students.

• Please do not park beyond the posted no-parking sign near the illuminated crosswalk or directly in front of the sign. Our student patrols require clear sightlines in both directions to safely assist students crossing the street.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our school community.

WEEKLY PARENT NEWSLETTER

Watch your emails on Friday afternoons for the weekly parent newsletter with school updates and important dates. Please ensure that you are connected to our Schoolmessenger system in order to report student absences and school information. You are connected automatically through your Powerschool contact information.

POWERSCHOOL

Additionally, PowerSchool is an important tool for student progress reports in January and the year end report card as well as paying school fees, please ensure you are able to login using your current username and password. Those parents who are not yet connected, please email kristina.jacek@ecsd.net to have your account set up.

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